Media releases
2026
Backing small businesses with tax relief
The Albanese Labor Government is backing small businesses as part of our $3.5 billion of new business tax relief to boost investment, increase cash flow and support growth.
Rise in new business registrations shows confidence in Australia’s small business sector
The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australia’s record high 2.66 million small businesses to run, grow and succeed.
Government and private sector working together to back families and small businesses
The Albanese Labor Government is working with the business and finance sectors to help ease the pressure on Australian families and small businesses.
Albanese Labor Government moves to extend Unfair Contract Terms ban to protect all franchisees
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on a promise to protect more small businesses from unfair contract terms.
More help for Australian small businesses on the way
The Albanese Government is continuing to strengthen supports for Australia’s 2.66 million small businesses by extending vital assistance programs and driving faster, fairer payments from large
Right to repair delivering for motorists, small business and the economy
The Albanese Government is delivering greater choice for motorists while backing small businesses and improving competition and productivity across Australian economy.
2025
New Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Lynda McAlary‑Smith as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met in the Northern Rivers on Friday 28 November, for the seventh Small Business Ministers’ Meeting since it was re‑established in 20
Instant asset write‑off passes the Senate
Joint media release with the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.
Standing up for farmers: New grants help suppliers take on the supermarket giants
Joint media release with the Hon Andrew Leigh MP; Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury; and the Hon Julie Collins MP Minister for Agriculture.
Boosting the digital capacity of small businesses
The Albanese Government is ensuring small businesses have the skills and confidence to make the most of digital technologies.
Backing small business in the digital era, and supporting economic reform
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met at the Australian Parliament House today to discuss economic reform initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of small bu
Small Business Economic Reform Roundtable
Small business representatives will gather at Parliament House today to pitch their ideas for driving Australia’s productivity and long‑term economic reform.